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Alice receives a surprising request, and Akram has a dilemma on his hands.

Chris helps flustered George with a broken washing machine. As they work together, they joke about funny events in George’s childhood. George wonders why Chris has come round. Chris shares his feeling after the attack of being desperate for George to pull through. Since then he’s resolved to let go of the anger. George confesses he feels ashamed of what he did to Alice. Chris asserts they’ve all done things they regret.Azra and Akram are at Brookfield for Sunday lunch. Akram gets a message from Helen. She wants a word with him. He worries that he hasn’t yet paid for the repairs to the polytunnel. Ruth recommends just asking Helen what she wants. Azra reckons farming must be tough and miserable in the winter. Ruth asserts that on the whole she wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s pretty happy with her lot, if she could just bury her head and not think about inheritance tax matters. Azra advises the worst thing would be to do nothing. Ruth resolves to sit down with David make a decision.Helen puts Akram’s mind at rest. The polytunnel’s all fixed. She wants to offer him some hours working on the farm, to replace Adam. Akram’s pleased she’s asked, but while his heart wants to say yes, he can’t justify the loss of income from his current work in order to pick veg. Helen understands and apologises for any offence. Far from it, says Akram, he’s flattered and is finding it hard to say no. What exactly would casual work involve?

Eddie bumps into Brian, and puts right the fact that he’s never properly apologised to him for what George did to Alice. Brian’s appreciative. Eddie should be at a family lunch with George, but he can’t bring himself to go, despite it putting him in the doghouse with Will. Brian wonders if he can be of help, but Eddie says he’s just missing Joe, and feels too old for all this trouble. Brian sympathises, and tries to cheer Eddie up. Eddie brightens slightly, reporting he’s been saving up good quality hay to sell. Brian promises to ask Alice if she wants some – she has no issue with Eddie. Back at Grange Farm, Will’s disgusted at his dad’s absence, and leaves with George. Emma tells him later how upset Clarrie is. Will’s grateful Emma stayed with her. George hears that Markie’s gang has been charged with the attack. It’s a relief, but Emma still can’t relax. Clarrie tells Eddie that George was heartbroken at his no-show – doesn’t Eddie think he’s been punished enough? Eddie reckons that doesn’t equal forgiveness. He moves on to the hay, and Clarrie despairs. Their family’s falling apart, and he's on another get rich quick scheme! Eddie declares he’s as worried as Clarrie, but farm life goes on. Clarrie retorts he’s like a different person. Eddie ponders – maybe he is.Emma presses George on what else he can remember, in case he has to go to court. He doesn’t come up with much; he’s just glad it’s over, and they can get on with their lives.